ROBERT JEKYLL AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN CRAFT

Authored by Kathleen Cerrer

Deadline: May 5

Authored by Kathleen Cerrer

The Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership (previously titled The Robert Jekyll President’s Award) celebrates distinguished contributors to the craft sector, and is one of the highest markers of exceptional commitment to the development of the craft community in Canada.

The Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership is a prestigious honour, reflecting its namesake. The founding president of the CCF/FCMA, Jekyll helped guide the organization through a time of overwhelming change, leading to the presence we have today. While he is known for over 30 years of remarkable stained glass work, he is also respected as a major force in the creative community at large,advancing the status of Canadian craft across the country. To be a recipient of this award is to be recognized as an invaluable citizen of craft.